High School Science Teacher (.50 FTE) (2025-2026, 1 YR ONLY)

Community Unit School District 200

  • Wheaton, IL
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 24 days ago
Community Unit School District 200 is seeking a dynamic, energetic High School Chemistry Teacher who maintains a positive learning environment, holds high academic expectations, and creates a student-centered classroom while building rapport with students, parents and staff. We are looking for exceptional candidates who will assist our schools in creating an exemplar learning community where everyone seeks and implements strategies for improving student achievement and growth. This person will work collaboratively in professional learning communities to achieve goals with a common purpose focused on student learning.CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT(S)Current Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with the following endorsements:
  • Science - Chemistry Preferred
  • Science - Biology preferred
  • Senior High School
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Provide instruction to a class, individual students, or groups of students using such methods as oral presentation, demonstration, discussion of homework assignments, answering questions, offering laboratory directions, and games.
  • Plan lessons, including activities such as preparing learning objectives and goals, designing tests or exams, studying material, setting up labs, and preparing exams.
  • Facilitate learning in the classroom (e.g., maintain discipline; encourage participation; consult with parents, school staff, and other care providers to identify and address social or developmental needs.)
  • Evaluate student performance.
  • Maintain records and document student progress (e.g., record grades and absences, provide progress reports.)
  • Maintain contact with parents in regard to student performance through activities such as parent-teacher conferences, progress reports, letters, and special meetings.
  • Maintain professional development through such activities as classes, conferences, seminars, workshops, and professional journals.
  • Perform various administrative activities (e.g., attend faculty and staff meetings, order equipment and supplies, copy materials, create bulletin boards, take attendance, obtain permission slips, and coordinate department activities.)
  • Prepare lesson materials, supplies, and equipment (e.g., copy materials, set up audio visual equipment, arrange lab materials.)
  • Monitor student behavior both inside and outside the classroom (e.g., during class, in hallways between classes, and during assemblies, extracurricular activities meetings or events, fire drills, or other group activities.)
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
  • State of Illinois certification in subject and level of assignment.
  • Broad base of experience working with a diverse range of learners from AP or honors levels to at-risk populations.
  • Must possess a broad educational foundation in subject area and desire to instruct all levels from skills to advanced.
  • Must be willing to work as a contributing member of course-alike and divisional teams to improve instructional practices and curriculum that benefit student achievement.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Some movement throughout the classroom is generally necessary to facilitate learning (e.g., standing wallking, stooping, bending, sitting, and/or kneeling).
  • Light lifting of materials and other objects associated with a classroom environment is required (e.g., books, teaching aides, up to approximately 20 - 40 lbs.)
  • Special Education Teachers may also be required to pick up students, restrain students as needed, and spend large quantities of time on the floor sitting, squatting, and/or kneeling.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus.
  • The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.

Community Unit School District 200